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AFX Racing 1967 Ford GT40 IIB #2 Sebring Nightmist Blue Mega G+ Slot Cars
AFX Racing offers 1967 Ford GT40 IIB #2 Sebring Nightmist Blue Mega G+ slot cars. AFX's rendition of the famous Sebring MKIIB #2 comes with a unique twist: it's portrayed in the exact state as its real-life counterpart the moment it crossed the finish line. 1967 was a momentous year for Ford. The 12 Hour Endurance Race at the Sebring International Raceway in Sebring, Florida took place on March 26, 1966. Ford's MKIIB #2 barely survived the race, which stands today as one of the most disastrous events in American motorsports history. Canadian driver Bob McLean lost control of his car while approaching the famous hairpin turn. Careening into a ditch, the car burst into flames, trapping McLean inside. Later in the race, a Ferrari and a Porsche feuded through the difficult Webster turns before plowing into a group of spectators, killing four. The drama of the race required special attention, which is why AFX's rendition of the Sebring MKIIB #2 comes with a unique twist of characteristics. Instead of showcasing the car in all its glory before the race, AFX opted to display the car in its exact state the moment it crossed the finish line. If you look closely, you can see a paint scuff on the driver side door along with a silver line over the door handle. There's even a fun story about the #2 Roundel on the driver's side door, but we'll let you do the digging on that. Carrol Shelby himself noted that the door handle on the left side of the car handle was lifting at those high speeds, so the pit crew used duct tape to hold the handle down and keep the car door from opening mid-race! The race number #2 on the sides of the car were displayed on "roundels," which were a special 3M material that was significantly more reflective to allow higher visibility during pit stops. However, the material was so rigid, that they had to attach the roundels with pop-rivets (the silver dots around the roundels). It's unclear as to when the car's body was scuffed on the driver's side, but it can definitely be seen from several documented photos of the car during and at the end of the race. CHASSIS TYPE: Mega G+ SHORT wheelbase chassis (1.5 in.)
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AFX Racing 1967 Ford GT40 MKIV #2 Le Mans Yellow Mega G+ Slot Cars
AFX Racing offers 1967 Ford GT40 MKIV #2 Lemans Yellow Mega G+ slot cars. The iconic 1967 Le Mans race saw this full-size counterpart driven by McLaren and Donohue. The origins of the Ford's GT40 MKIV is marred by tragedy. It began in 1966 with the J-Car just after LeMans. Ken Miles was test driving the car when it crashed on an embankment, bursting into flames. The rest is heavy-hearted history. There were only 10 made, only half of which ever actually raced. However, the MKIV is known for breaking records both at home and abroad. It only ran in two races: the Sebring 12 Hours and the 24 Hours of Le Mans—the most prestigious race events in all of motorsport. It won both. These victories were no accident. Ford made sure of that. The car was specifically, painstakingly designed for endurance, designed for speed … designed to win. Each element of the MKIV was totally different from other GT40s, starting with where it was made. The MKIV was built from scratch in the United States, unlike its predecessors the MKI and ll cars which were built entirely or partly in Europe. A little "skunk works" company called Kar Kraft built the all-new J series chassis and newly designed long, streamlined bodywork for Ford's Special Vehicles Activity. The MKIV was easily the most radical variant of all the GT40s. Other modifications were made as well. A NASCAR-style, steel-tube roll cage was added as a direct result of beloved racer Ken Miles' tragic death while testing the first J Car. Though it was significantly safer, the roll cage was incredibly heavy which hurt the car's performance. The first MKlV to race was painted yellow with black stripes and built on the J6 chassis. Race prepared by Shelby American, it was also the first of the MKIVs to be tested at full speed at Daytona before moving on to Sebring. There, drivers Mario Andretti and Bruce McLaren not only won the race, they built the largest lead in Sebring history while breaking speed and distance records that would remain unbroken for years. The iconic 1967 Le Mans race saw the #2 driven by McLaren and Donohue. Half of the two-part Shelby American team, they raced alongside Dan Gurney and A.J. Foyt in the red #1 MKIV. The McLaren / Donohue car clinched the pole position in the Le Mans qualifying, but their race took a harrowing turn when the entire rear bodywork flew off the car at over 200 mph on the Mulsanne Straight. Andretti, driving the copper-colored #3 MKIV, lost control when his poorly installed brake pads failed at 3:30am. Thankfully he walked away unscathed; however, the crash left a trail of terror in its wake. McLaren's #2 MKIV caught some of the debris from the crash that blew off the rear engine bonnet costing the team a detrimental 45 minutes retrieving and refitting the panel. Despite the chaos of the crash along with various clutch issues, McLaren and Donohue fought back and finished strong in fourth place. This epic Le Mans race on Sunday, June 11, 1967 is still considered to be the race of the century and remains the only all-American victory in Le Mans history.
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AFX Racing 2022 Shelby Mustang GT500KR Slot Cars
In 1968, the Mustang was made royalty when Carroll Shelby introduced the GT500KR, "King of the Road," making that model the most coveted collector Mustang in existence. However, only a small number were made, which is why its reemergence at the New York International Auto Show in 2007 did more than impress. Several new performance upgrades—like increased horsepower, new suspension and a state-of-the-art carbon fiber hood—reminded this new generation of the GT500KR's reign; the fastest, most powerful street-legal car Ford has ever produced. The 2022 Mustang drives with a powerful, stealth-like grace reminiscent of its badge: the cobra snake. A vented dry carbon fiber hood breathes life to a supercharged 5.2L V-8 engine, roaring at an astounding 900 hp. AFX Racing Shelby GT500KR slot cars display this Mustang's unique design with a high-flying rear wing, intricate grille and muscular but sleek, sloping body. With striking blue stripes atop a shining silver, these hobby cars will turn anyone's head. * CHASSIS TYPE: Mega G+ LONG Wheelbase Chassis (1.7 in.) details: Made up of AFX's new Mega G+ chassis, upgraded AFX120 controllers and exclusive tri-power pack, the Mega G+ Race System is the perfect balance of grip and speed. With decades of slot car innovation and over a year of experimentation, this is the best out-of-the-box slot car system you can buy. This new Mega G+ chassis doesn't just go faster or handle better than the competition. And it doesn't just have the ultra-low, narrow dimensions of the original Mega G to continue the reign of the most realistic HO cars on earth. It's smoother, more consistent, and more intuitive than any car AFX Racing has ever built. Additional chassis notes: --- FN20 Advanced Power Unit: lighter, smoother, quieter, more consistent and uses 33 percent less energy than Mega-G --- Weight: Up to 35 percent lighter than any other HO chassis, 5 percent lighter than Mega-G --- Shape: Narrowest, lowest chassis ever made for more realistic bodies --- Pick-Up Shoes: Stronger, follows rail better for consistent power --- Center of gravity: Lowest of all competitors to corner with confidence --- Guide Pin: AFX exclusive extra-long tapered guide pin keeps the car on track longer --- Ground Effects Magnets: Level 30 Neodymium – Stays glued to the track --- Chassis Material: Super durable Nylatron has just enough flex --- Brushes: High carbon power unit brushes last longer than composite brushes --- New Redundant Power Transfer System: Maintains consistent power supply to motor for improved durability and drivability
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